64 Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas to Make This Halloween

Sure, Halloween is one of the most DIYable holidays of the year — there are Halloween costumes to make, Halloween food and CANDY to prep and Halloween parties to throw — but sometimes after all the planning (showoffs!), you’re pooped when it comes down to something like decorating pumpkins. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo the festive decor completely (only come to terms with the fact you won’t be chowin’ down on those delicious pumpkin seeds this season). Whether you’re a busy girl, part of a family looking to start a new tradition or simply *forgot* to pick up carving knives at your local store, we’ve compiled a mother load of no-carve pumpkin ideas for you to make this holiday. Scroll through for 64 colorful + creative ideas you can pull off with just the DIY supplies you probably already have laying around your home.

30. Neon Paint-Dipped Pumpkin: Brighten up the night with a punchy, neon color on some pumpkins. These are great to do with kids — they can have fun flipping them over and watching the paint drip into a cool design. (via A Night Owl)

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